Tag Archives: goats

The Pasture

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

When we first arrived at this farm, we began dreaming of restoring the pasture to its former glory. Since it had not been used in many years, it had become completely overgrown with trees, and the fencing was in shambles. … Continue reading →

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Goat #1 Returns!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Let the hills resound with praises. Goat #1 has returned. After a very frustrating week on Craigslist (basically, I got scammed…ask me about it later…actually, I’d rather not re-live it), I needed something good. While working in the garden a … Continue reading →

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The Goat Saga…continued

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Little Wendy is getting along just fine. Her temporary pen is sufficient space, and has kept her contained while we become good friends. She likes me quite a bit much now. !twist! Yesterday, Taylor ran inside, breathless, informing me that … Continue reading →

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I found my goat…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Goat #2 is back! Let’s the rejoicing begin! Here’s how it went down… I went to close up the chicken coop last night at around 10:30 – a little late, because we all forgot to do it (it happens). As … Continue reading →

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Difficult Days: Laments and Lessons On the Farm

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

The difference between dreams and reality is…well…reality. One often imagines things will work out a certain way, imagines all the fine details about how such things will work out, invents grand plans based on the success of such imaginings. Then, … Continue reading →

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I lost my goat…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

I got her home. She was very pretty. She was still milking a quart a day. And so on. I put her in the electric-fenced pen I had set up (she’d been on electric fence previously, so I figured she … Continue reading →

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I bought a goat…

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I (Nathan) bought a goat today. She’s a 3/4 alpine 1/4 nubian nanny, 1.5 years old, and had twins at her first kidding. She’s still putting out about a quart of milk per day, but the guy I bought her … Continue reading →

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